Organizational Resources

The Nonprofit Resource Center - this is a free joint program of MVNC and the Oak Bluffs Public Library for Islanders. The primary feature is GrantWatch, a comprehensive online database of available grants that is very easy to search. The Center also offers training on GrantWatch, grant writing, and research workshops and has reference section with over 60 publications for Board Members, Executive Directors, and Development Managers on a variety of nonprofit management topics including grant writing, fundraising, governance, and marketing. The Resource Center and GrantWatch are made possible by a grant from the Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation. Visit the Oak Bluffs Public Library to access and learn more. 

BoardSource - BoardSource is the recognized leader in nonprofit board leadership research, leadership, and support. We provide leaders with an extensive range of tools, resources, and research data to increase board effectiveness and strengthen organizational impact, and serve as the national voice for inspired and effective board leadership. BoardSource is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Massachusetts Nonprofit Network - The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network is a statewide organization dedicated to uniting and strengthening the entire nonprofit sector through advocacy, public awareness, and capacity-building.